Ohio State faces Indiana in crucial Big Ten matchup on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Ohio State and Indiana are set to meet in Bloomington on Saturday as part of Big Ten Week 7 action. Both teams are ranked in the top five, with Ohio State looking for a significant road win after already suffering one loss this season. Indiana, the defending national champion, aims to assert their strength by leveraging their top-ranked defensive front against a struggling Ohio State offensive line. Key players include Indiana's Josh Hoover and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith. The outcome could have implications for playoff positioning.
- •Ohio State has allowed 11 sacks this season, ranking 14th in the Big Ten.
- •Indiana leads the Big Ten with 20 sacks going into the matchup.
- •Ohio State's starting lineman Austin Siereveld is ruled out for Saturday's game.
- •Indications suggest both teams are preparing intense strategies for the matchup.
- •ESPN's College GameDay will be covering the event.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Predicting Big Ten football scores in Week 7: Indiana looks to fend off Ohio State
"The Big Ten will hold a blockbuster event on Saturday, with several other must-watch games.
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